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Plateau 2027: Lalong, Gagdi, Wase, Bagos, Mwadkwon, Lar emerge winners as APC concludes primary elections

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May 20, 2026

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Former Plateau State governor, now senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Simon Bako Lalong, members representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke and Wase Federal Constituencies in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi and Idris Wase, respectively, were some of the biggest winners as the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, concluded its National Assembly primary elections.

The results, officially declared by the Chairman of the state APC Primary Election Committee, Stella Okotete, also saw Simon Mwadkwon securing the ticket for the Plateau North Senatorial District, while Bitrus David Barji defeated the incumbent senator for the Plateau Central Senatorial District, Diket Plang, to clinch the ticket.

In the House of Representatives race, Hon. Dalyop Fom was declared the winner for Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, while former member who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Dachung Bagos, defeated other opponents to pick the ticket, just as the current lawmaker representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, Ishaya Lalu, also retained his ticket for the seat.

Other winners include Beni Lar for Langtang North/Langtang South and Joe Dashe for Shendam/Qua’an Pan/Mikang Federal Constituency.

During the declaration, Okotete described the exercise as peaceful, transparent, and credible, noting that the elections were conducted in strict compliance with the constitution and guidelines of the party.

“I am delighted to report that the exercise was peaceful, transparent, credible, and conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines approved by our great party and in accordance with the APC Constitution,” she stated.

She also commended aspirants, delegates, party faithful, and supporters for their maturity and commitment to peace throughout the exercise, emphasizing that the APC remained the ultimate winner of the primaries.

“As we move forward, let us remain united, focused, and committed to the growth and success of our great party. The primaries are over, and the great task of victory at the general election now lies ahead,” she added, while urging party members to close ranks and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that unity within the party would remain key to achieving electoral success.

Okotete also appreciated the leadership of the party in Plateau State, including the governor, party executives, and members of the National Working Committee, for their cooperation and support during the conduct of the exercise.

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Super Falcons Were Determined To Win, But Lost To South Africa Because Of Individual Errors – Madugu

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August 14, 2026

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Nigeria’s female national team, Super Falcons’ head coach, Justine Madugu has blamed his side’s loss to South Africa on individual errors by some of his players, but conceded that he has to take full responsibility for the defeat.

Sports247 reports that Thursday night’s 2-1 slump in Casablanca, Morocco means the Falcons have failed to reach the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since it’s inception in 1991 and Madugu admitted he deeply regrets the setback.

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He, however, commended his players for what he described as their gallant efforts and determination, then repeatedly apologised for the unprecedented yet historic setback at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026).

“I have to apologise to Nigerians for our inability to make it to the World Cup,” said the WAFCON 2024 winner in the same North African country. “We are very sorry, because it was not our intention to lose.

“Our players were determined to win, and they gave their all, but individual errors cost us the game. I am sorry and I take full responsibility for what happened, but there will always be a next time.”

Madugu continued to reflect on what went wrong during the play-off fixture, which was a last chance for the Falcons to stay in the race to Brazil 2027, and the embattled tactician admitted that his players lost too many scoring chances during the game.

“There were individual errors in terms of decision making. We had some chances but conversion was our problem. We were determined to win and it’s something that we really regret.

“We wanted to win, but we could; and we are sorry about it. This is something that has happened already, and there’s nothing we can do about it. I am sorry,” Madugu reiterated lamely.

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2027: INEC restores 4 constituencies in Delta, Kogi

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50 minutes ago

August 14, 2026

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court judgments directing their restoration.

The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.

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